A closure sign is posted on the national mall near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Oct. 3. (Jewel Samad / Getty Images)

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The government shutdown that is now in effect — and shows no signs of abating — is causing widespread disruption for service members and their families in a variety of ways, from canceled permanent change-of-station orders to delayed health care appointments to missed bonus payments and more. Tell us how the crisis is affecting you. Email shutdown@militarytimes.com